GCSF
Accepts applications
GCSF is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $156,750 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$156,750
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$29,020
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 2 | $138,012 |
| 2024 | $156,750 | 9 | $29,020 |
How to apply
| Contact | GCSF 833 Greensprings Highway, Birmingham, AL 35209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 444-0799 |
| What to submit | Submit in writing the applicant's name and title, name and address of organization, tax identificiation number, amount of grant requested, charitable purpose of the organization, and proposed use of grant funds. |
| Restrictions | Geographical areas mostly focused in Alabama and the southeastern united states. |
What GCSF funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3 | $59,750 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Fellowship | General support | $50,000 |
| Faith Presbyterian Church | General support | $47,000 |
| Purposefully Made Ministries | General support | $25,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America | General support | $12,500 |
| National Christian Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Agape Church | General support | $10,000 |
| The Good Story | General support | $1,500 |
| Reallife Blue Springs | General support | $500 |
| Oak Mountain Presybterian | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Warren Averette
- Laura Phoebus Gurner
- John Andrew Joiner
Questions people ask
Does GCSF accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does GCSF give?
$156,750 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs GCSF?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell Warren Averette (Director), Laura Phoebus Gurner (Director) and John Andrew Joiner (Director).
What does GCSF fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.